ZIP 79543 (Roby, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79543: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fisher County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fisher County compares with Texas
Fisher County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fisher County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fisher County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 372.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 41% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Fisher County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Fisher County at a glance: 29.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fisher County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79543 since 2015: Fm 57 (2) and US-180 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Fisher County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79543 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fisher County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 57 | 2 |
| US-180 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fisher County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 57 | 11 |
| Sh 70 | 4 |
| E 401 Lee St | 1 |
| E 712 6Th St | 1 |
| Fm 608 | 1 |
ZIP 79543 at a glance
| Population | 1,091 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,978 |
| Median home value | $72,497 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Fisher County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -25% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +304% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +25% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79543
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79543?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fisher County (53 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79543?
Truck crashes in Fisher County peak in May, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79543?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fisher County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79543 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Fisher County has 372.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79543?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.